Critics poured scorn on Ricky Burns following a trio of poor performances against Jose Gonzalez, Raymundo Beltran and Terence Crawford, but the Scottish star looks to bounce back with new coach Tony Sims on Friday when he meets the unbeaten Dejan Zlaticanin in Glasgow.

Former two-weight world titlist Ricky Burns will meet Montenegro-based Dejan Zlaticanin in Glasgow, Scotland, on June 27, and the battle-hardened lightweight promises a return to form following his first career defeat in seven years.